Fire science is the study that is concerned with all aspects of fire, from fire behavior to fire investigation. This is the study that provides information about the causes of fire, preventing measures, emergency tactics and everything related to the fire.
An Accredited College/University creates a pathway for the students to enroll in fire science programs offered by the Colleges/University which are funded by the federal government or the state government.
The Organizations that accredited a college for fire science programs are listed below:
The fire science course includes the study of the process of Fire Prevention, Emergency Management, Fire Investigation, Fire Control, Fire Chemistry and Physics, Harmful Materials Management, Disaster and Fire Protection Planning.
An Associate’s degrees prepare students for entry-level firefighting positions. It requires 60-90 credits and takes 2 years to be completed.
A Bachelor’s degree provides students with advanced knowledge in the specialized fields of fire prevention, fire suppression, emergency response management, fire safety, and leadership. It requires 120-125 credits and takes 4 years to be completed.
A Master’s degree provides the knowledge of professional practice and qualifies students for advancement to leadership or managerial positions. It requires 36-70 credits and 2 years to be completed.
The minimum GPA requirement to apply for admission in fire science programs is 2.00 or higher.
Fire science course provides all the knowledge required about fire and the causes, prevention, fire management, disaster control, fire suppression. This course provides an in-depth knowledge about the fire control, suppression and fire defense.
Institution Type: Public
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Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,519
Average Student Loans Awarded: $7,695
Total Programs in Fire Science (1)
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Bachelors Program
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Associate Program
Scottsdale, Arizona
Institution Type: Private For-Profit
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1
Associate Program
Warren, Michigan
Institution Type: Public
Fire Science Accreditations: IFSAC
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $3,362
Average Student Loans Awarded: $3,436
Total Programs in Fire Science (6)
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Certificate Programs
2
Associate Programs
Institution Type: Public
Fire Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,298
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,310
Total Programs in Fire Science (1)
1
Associate Program
Columbia, Maryland
Institution Type: Public
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Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,552
Average Student Loans Awarded: $4,636
Total Programs in Fire Science (1)
1
Associate Program
Middletown, Connecticut
Institution Type: Public
Fire Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,494
Average Student Loans Awarded: $4,494
Total Programs in Fire Science (1)
1
Associate Program
Rochester, New York
Institution Type: Public
Fire Science Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,031
Average Student Loans Awarded: $4,055
Total Programs in Fire Science (1)
1
Associate Program